Food & Wine tour
In Menton
Welcome to Menton!
Menton is a charming and authentic town located on the French Riviera, situated between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, at the Italian border.
Menton is famous for its fragrant and flavorful lemon, dubbed “the caviar of the Riviera,” which is celebrated with the renowned Fête du Citron carnival parade every February. The Menton lemon brings a bright citrus taste to local tartes au citron and limoncello liquor, and its quality is internationally recognized and protected as a unique regional specialty (Indication Géographique Protégée).
In addition to its lemon specialties, the region of Menton offers a rich and varied culinary experience influenced both by traditional Provençal and Italian cuisines. These include the local specialties pichade, barbajuan and pissaladière as well as charcuterie, white truffles and Provençal wines.
The cuisine of Menton is so delicious and unique that we decided to curate a bespoke Gourmet Menton Food & Wine Tour, featuring the best dishes, chefs and restaurants our region has to offer!
3-Hour walking tour
6 stops (min)
- Olive oil
- Pichade
- Barbajuan
- Charcuterie
- Cheese
- Wines of Provence
- Tarte au citron
- Pistacchio cream
- Limoncello
PraCtical informations
- Every day at 11:00 am
- Meeting point: Menton Carousel
- Small group of 2-8 people
- Gastronomic pedestrian tour
- Hosted by local resident & expert
- All food and beverages are included in the ticket price!
TASTINGS
(subject to availability)
- Olive oil : The region of Menton and all of Provence are full of olive trees that are used to make delicious olive oils, which are often infused with different flavors such as lemon, basil or truffle. We will taste some of them and learn how they are made.
- Pichade : Pichade is a kind of pizza made with fresh tomatoes, onions and aromatic herbs. The crust is crispy and the topping is flavored with thyme and anchovies, and is a pure delight!
- Pissaladière : Pissaladière is a delicious tart made with a thin dough and topped with caramelized onions, black olives and anchovies. The combination of sweet, savory and slightly salty flavors make it a beloved local specialty.
- Barbajuan : Barbajuan is a deep-fried turnover made with thin dough and filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese, parmesan, herbs de Provence and Swiss chard.
- White truffle : The white truffle from Alba is one of the most prized and sought-after truffle varieties in the world! Alba is a city in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy and is well-known for the finest white truffles, which are used to flavor oils and tapenades.
- Charcuterie & wines : Italy and France provide a large range of charcuterie. Combined with natural wines of Provence, you will experience the real art of the “French apéro.”
- Pistachio cream : Pistachio cream, also known as pistachio paste or pistachio butter, is a rich and flavorful spread made from ground pistachio nuts. It has a smooth and creamy texture and a distinct nutty taste. Pistachios come from Italy but were once harvested in Provence.
- Tarte au citron : Tarte au Citron (lemon pie) is a classic desert from Menton that is beloved for its bright citrus flavor and contrasting textures. You will fall in love with the one that we selected for you!
- Artisanal ice-cream : We have selected an ice-cream maker that only uses high-quality fruits and natural ingredients from the region. Let’s try the “Mentonnaise” flavor!
- Limoncello : Limoncello is a popular Italian liquor that is traditionally made from the zest of lemons, alcohol, water and sugar. It is commonly used as a digestif and is served chilled in small glasses. The one we have in Menton is made from high-quality local lemons!
Details of the gourmet tour
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- All tastings are included in the total price (in limited quantity).
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Our local resident expert Patricia, who is bilingual in both English and French, will accompany the group around the city and to all the tastings.
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- Tastings will be done seated around a table or standing up.
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- Tours will be given in small groups, with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 8 to ensure an intimate and authentic local experience.
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- One stop = one tasting.
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- Beverages including water, juices and alcohol will be served (in limited quantity)
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- Please notify us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions. Please note Food Tour Menton will not be held responsible for any issues arising from undisclosed allergies or dietary restrictions.
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- Children under the age of 6 attend for free, and children between the ages of 6 and 10 years old benefit from a 50% discount.
Meet your local expert
You will be welcome by Patricia, the founder of the Food Tour Riviera's agency.
She is a global explorer! After having traveled throughout France, Europe, Turkey and India, she has chosen to live in the beautiful region of Menton, where she likes to meet people from around the world and seek out new adventures. Culinary adventures are her favorite, and she will be delighted to share her best secret places and foods with you.
